A group of individuals who share a love of cycling and the outdoors. We will always stop for a photo, or to hit a jump. Rubber side up!

We believe the outdoors should be respected. Please, pack it in and pack it out. Leave it better, even. Remember, we’re all ambassadors for cycling, so be polite on the road and the trails and observe the leave no trace principles.

What does the Radavist mean?

Rad + Atavist = RADAVIST

Why does a porpoise surf a wave, or a sea otter slide down a rock? Atavism is a primal trait in humans and animals that drives us to do what we do – what ought to come naturally – it’s the inherent nature of living things to play. Atavism is why we ride the way we ride; From mashing the city on a track bike, riding singletrack on a ‘cross bike and shredding trails on a mountain bike. Take the time to get rad and tell the tale.

Our comment policy is simple: we welcome and value tactful discourse and opinions. You don’t have to agree with our views but please deliver your concerns in a polite and personable manner. This is a safe place, all are welcome to engage in this community. That said, there is zero-tolerance for: racism, sexism, trolling, and slander.

Unless otherwise noted, we do not accept funds for content. This website runs on ad revenue, however, the advertisements do not influence or affect the content or opinions of the authors. If you have concerns or questions, feel free to drop them in the comments on the relevant post.

Orange and red are two colors that often clash, but sometimes they work. Case in point, Patrick’s LOW track bike. If this one looks familiar, it’s because Kyle shot photos of it at the black top in LA a few months back.

To Patrick, this bike is the result of intense financial planning. It took him almost a year to save up for this bike, but the end result is one of his favorite moments of the day. As he describes, when he hops on the bike “it rides like a razor blade of butter.” Super stiff, but smooth…

Campagnolo Record drivetrain, H+Son rims, Thomson and Chris King. This bike is laced with top of the line, yet durable components and it adds a bit of subtlety to the flashy paint job. As I was photographing this bike, a pedestrian walked by and said “damnnnn that’s like a Testarossa!”

I love Andrew Low’s bikes, they’re a testament that made in the USA aluminum track bikes will always have a place in the world, whether the street or the track. Enjoy the ride, Patrick!

primotapia

love the tb14s, bike looks fun as hell. money well spent!

odenator

Looks like he’s wrecked it since it was last shot. I’m assuming the tape on the chainstay is hiding some crank rub. Same thing happened to my LOW. And this isn’t a knock on Andrew’s work at all. Aluminum is gonna tweak if you wreck it.

odenator

Also, super smexy build. I’m jealous of how dialed in this bike is.

Patrick Walker

I did! 3 days after I got it I got hit by a car. All is well and the bike is for sure rideable. Just adds character!

odenator

Bummer that happened! But yeah, mine still rides like a champ as well!

btdubs

See, it’s not hard to put together a nice track bike. So many people mess them up.

Andrew Low

I’ll admit, I was dubious of this color scheme when I saw Patrick’s order form, but I gotta give Patrick credit for his bold choice (especially if he saved up for a year!) It is pretty cool in it’s own right, and gratifying to see that people love it. Way to go Patrick! Thanks John!

Patrick Walker

Hey thanks Andrew! I couldn’t be happier with it. It’s totally amazing. Far beyond what I could have imagined. It’s a head turner for sure and I’m hoping it turns people on to you! More LOW’s please!!

Sam LaClair

Good sir! I’m curious what bar you have on this bike. Mind telling?

Patrick Walker

3T Ergonova Pro. My favorite road bar.

Paddy Fry

I can identify with that sentiment, no matter how bad a day is, getting to ride a bike like that, especially one that has had a year of saving and probably endless mind changing is such a rad feeling, I saved for over a year and deliberated like mad waiting for my Low and it was the best decisions and best use of my money ever, so rad.

The lack of thread engagement on that rear axle is scary! I had a similar issue with Campy Pista hubs on an Alu track bike, and ended up rebuilding the hub with a longer axle to get the track nuts to seat properly. Sick build, keep those nuts tight!